Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #9 in Seoul, South Korea

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 4.5 km
Ascend 143 m
Descend 106 m

Experience Seoul in South Korea in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SeoulIndividual Sights in Seoul

Sight 1: Baek In-Je's House In Gahoe-dong

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The Baekinje House (嘉會洞 白麟濟 家屋) is a house during the Japanese colonial period in Bukchon-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. On March 17, 1977, it was designated as the 22nd Folk Cultural Property of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. When it was registered as a folklore in 1977, it was owned by Baek In-je, the founder of Baek Hospital, so it was named Baekin-je House.

Wikipedia: 가회동 백인제 가옥 (KO)

66 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Bukchon Art Museum

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Bukchon Art Museum (Korean: 북촌미술관) is an art museum in Seoul, South Korea. It has 150 pieces of Korean modern art, 200 pieces of Chinese art, 2500 of old documents of Joseon dynasty in total of 2850.

Wikipedia: Bukchon Art Museum (EN)

496 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Yi Jungu's House in Gahoe-dong

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Yi Jungu's House in Gahoe-dong

The Lee Joon-gu House (嘉會洞 李俊九 家屋) is a building during the Japanese colonial period located at Bukchon-ro 11-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul. On May 28, 1991, it was designated as the second cultural property of the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Wikipedia: 가회동 이준구 가옥 (KO), Website

1209 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 4: Cheong Wa Dae

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Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House in English, is a public park that formerly served as the presidential residence and the diplomatic reception halls of South Korea from 1948 to 2022. It is located in the Jongno district of the South Korean capital Seoul.

Wikipedia: Blue House (EN)

1149 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 5: Gyeongbokgung (Palace)

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Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal family and the seat of government.

Wikipedia: Gyeongbokgung (EN)

1553 meters / 19 minutes

Sight 6: Suseongdong Valley of Inwang Mountain

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Inwangsan Suseong-dong Valley (仁王山 水聲洞 溪谷) is a valley in Inwangsan Mountain, Jongno-gu, Seoul. On October 21, 2010, it was designated as Seoul Metropolitan Monument No. 31.

Wikipedia: 인왕산 수성동 계곡 (KO), Website

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